I was so pleased to have the opportunity to review Yoga for Fibromyalgia and to offer a free copy to one lucky commenter. Andrea was the second person to leave a comment, and her lucky number was selected by Random.org. I wish I had 50 copies to give away! It was fascinating to me reading all of your comments. The first thing that became clear was - we want to heal! Everyone was so encouraged and excited about a resource tailored specifically to our needs, and to my testimonial as to how much yoga has improved my life. I was inspired by your enthusiasm. Second there was the always … [Read more...]
Book Review: Yoga for Fibromyalgia
I may have mentioned it once or twice (like here, here, and here) - I am a huge proponent of yoga. If I had to list the things that have improved my life the most over this past year, yoga would be at the top of my list. I was fortunate to have a great instructor introduce me to a gentle and restorative type of yoga. She also suffers from Fibromyalgia, and through yoga has learned to find balance, energy, and productivity in her life again. Her transformation with yoga was so encouraging she eventually became a certified instructor and began paying her good fortune forward to eager students … [Read more...]
Get Fibromyalgia AWARE.
Are you AWARE of one of the best resources for Fibromyalgia information on the web? The National Fibromyalgia Association is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality of life for people with Fibromyalgia. Their website has been a great resource for me as an FM patient, advocate, and support group leader. The NFA is focused on creating programs dedicated to spreading Fibromyalgia Awareness, like the Fibro Focus events that took place last year, which my support group was fortunate to participate in. The NFA truly is the leading authority on Fibromyalgia, so when … [Read more...]
I Have Changed. I am Different. I am Improved.
I was invited by my friend Kathy over at The Fibrochondriac to participate in her blog carnival. The theme of her carnival is: What do you want people to know about you? I was surfing around through my old posts, looking for an appropriate one to share, and I came across this post I originally published October 13, 2008, the same month I began my blog. Selflessly Selfish I struggle every day with who I am. I am different because of the Fibromyalgia. I am not the independent, fiercely productive person I once was. Every morning I envy (but am grateful for) my husband and his ability … [Read more...]
Do This Don’t Do That
There is a lot of Fibromyalgia information on the web. In the same day - same hour really - you can read seven "expert" and yet conflicting articles. One blog (maybe mine) will tell you to try yoga, while the next will tell you to avoid all types of exercise. One expert will tell you the condition is rheumatological, and the next will tell you it is neurological. One article will tell you your symptoms will never go away completely, the next will say you can heal completely if you do this, and don't do that. And some articles simply take all the conflicting information out there and … [Read more...]